Celebrities with Makilas Alberdi
Many celebrities have had the honour of being awarded a makila
Presentation of the Traditional Basque Makila to Aitor Esteban, President of the PNV, in 2025
A symbol of leadership, tradition, and Basque craftsmanship In 2025,
Presentation of the Traditional Basque Makila to British chef Heston Blumenthal
A tribute to culinary excellence and Basque traditionRenowned British chef
Fermín Muguruza kicks off his international tour at Bilbao Arena in Miribilla with a makila and Basque walking stick in hand
A tribute to Basque culture, music, and craftsmanshipFermín Muguruza, a
Presentation of a makila to Pedro Subijana – San Sebastián Gastronomika 2024
A tribute to gastronomic excellence and Basque traditionDuring San Sebastián
Chef Alain Ducasse receives a handcrafted makila at San Sebastián Gastronomika 2024
A tribute to culinary excellence and Basque traditionAlain Ducasse, world-renowned
Michael Portillo receives a traditional Basque makila during the filming of “The Pyrenees with Michael Portillo” for Channel 5
A gesture of appreciation for his interest in Basque craftsmanshipDuring
Presentation of a traditional Basque makila to Élisabeth Borne, Prime Minister of France
A gesture of recognition towards Basque cultureDuring her visit to
Cyclist Markel Irizar receives an artisan makila as a tribute to his sporting career
A tribute with the authentic traditional Basque staffCyclist Markel Irizar,
Nerea Ibarzabal, winner of “Bizkaiko Bertsolari Txapelketa” championship, receives an authentic Basque traditional staff
A tribute with the authentic traditional Basque makilaNerea Ibarzabal, bertsolari,
Presentation of a Basque handcrafted makila to Andoni Ortuzar for his third term as PNV president
An honour with the authentic traditional Basque walking stick.In a
Presentation of a handcrafted makila, the traditional Basque walking stick, to Uruguayan President José Mujica
An institutional gift with the authentic traditional Basque walking stick.In
Presentation of a Basque honorary makila to the President of the Philippines, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
An international tribute with the authentic traditional Basque makila.In a
The Iñigo Urkullu lehendakari’s makila: symbol of Basque institutional power and Basque craftsmanship
The makila, an emblem of continuity and respect in the
M. Jean Paul Huchon, President of the Île-de-France region. 2002
In 2002, Lehendakari (President of Basque Country) Juan José Ibarretxe
Juan José Ibarretxe presents a silver makila of honour to Mohamed Abdelaziz
A makila of honour bridging cultures and traditions.The President of
Five democratic Presidents pay tribute in Gernika with the traditional Basque makila
The makila, a symbol of respect in the tribute to
Carlos Garaikoetxea presents a traditional makila to Pope John Paul II
A handcrafted makila as a gesture of respect and tradition.The
Presentation of the Honor Makila to Álvaro Uribe, 39th President of the Republic of Colombia
Honor Makila and Traditional Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship in
Presentation of Traditional Makila to Adolfo Suárez
Traditional Makila and Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship Full of
Presentation of Traditional Makila to Emil Zátopek
Traditional Makila and Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship in Medlar
Presentation of Gold-Plated Honor Makila to King of Spain, Juan Carlos I de Borbón
Honor Makila and Traditional Basque Walking Stick: Distinguished Basque Craftsmanship.During
Silver Honor Makila Presented to Camilo José Cela
Silver Honor Makila and Traditional Basque Walking Stick: Basque Craftsmanship
Silver Honor Makila Presented to Bernardo Atxaga
Silver Honor Makila: Traditional Basque Walking Stick as a Symbol
Presentation of a traditional Basque makila to pelota player Yves Salaberri ‘Xala’
Traditional Basque makila: a symbol of respect in pelota. The
